Ford Focus ST becomes Europe's top-selling hot hatch

The Ford Focus ST was the best-selling hot hatch in Europe in the last three months of 2012 according to figures from automotive data intelligence provider POLK; accounting for 44 per cent of all sales during this period, ahead of VW Golf GTI with 33 per

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GM Canada to invest $250-million in CAMI Assembly Plant

General Motors will invest $250-million in the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, to install flexible body shop equipment and tooling for future vehicle production.

"Conversion of the CAMI Assembly Plant to a flexible manufacturing facility will provide

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Ford invests in new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds

Ford is to invest £250,000 in the recruitment of up to 50 additional apprentices for its UK network of Commercial Vehicle (CV) dealerships this year, providing valuable employment opportunities for young people.

The funding will be made available for its

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Infiniti announces new hybrid version of 2014 Infiniti QX60 premium crossover

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. announced that a new gasoline electric hybrid model will join the 2014 Infiniti QX60 premium crossover lineup in the United States this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. With

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Volkswagen to use CO2 as future refrigerant for air-conditioning systems

Following up on the announcement of its ambitious environmental goals, the Volkswagen Group is taking another important step towards sustainability and environmental protection by choosing CO2 as the future refrigerant for its air-conditioning systems.

Just a few

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Iveco launches truckstop finding app for drivers

Truck drivers around the country are now able to find their nearest services at the tap of a finger, following the release of a free iPhone and Android* app by Iveco - to coincide with the UK launch of its International Truck of the Year-winning Stralis Hi-Way.

The easy-to-use Iveco

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Renault Premium Truck presents Racing Special Series 2013

After the commercial success of the Renault Premium Truck Racing special edition tractor unit in 2011, Renault Trucks is updating its offer with a new version for 2013. It retains everything that made it so distinctive, including the interior and exterior design which features

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Adam Chamberlain appointed Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

Adam Chamberlain has been appointed Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars, as the premium brand continues to build upon its significant sales growth and exciting new model line-up. Adam takes up his new position in mid-April.

Adam will report to Gary Savage,

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Volvo XC60 is the first luxury SUV to achieve a Top Safety Pick+ award

The 2013 Volvo XC60 earned a Top Safety Pick+ in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new small overlap frontal crash test, currently making it the first and only midsize luxury SUV to achieve such results.

Due to its top marks in the latest test, Volvo is now the only

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Robin Page joins Volvo Cars as Design Director Interior

The Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) design team is expanding with a new and exciting member. Robin Page, formerly Head of Interior Design at Bentley Motors, has joined Volvo Cars as Design Director Interior.

There Briton Robin Page (41) was responsible for include

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Mini Plant Oxford celebrates 100 years of car-making

Mini Plant Oxford celebrates 100 years of car-making this March, against a background of rising production, increased investment and continuing expansion. Today, Plant Oxford employs 3,700 associates who manufacture up to 900 Minis every day, and has contributed

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